Summary

This module explains when you need a permit for vehicles that are over Ontario’s limits for size or weight, the different types of permits available and the proper way to apply for each one.

The topics in this module are:

  • purpose of permits
  • definitions - divisible versus indivisible
  • provincial versus other road authority permits
    • oversize/overweigh permits annual permits
    • annual permits: regular versus enhanced
    • project permits: regular versus enhanced
    • single trip permits
      • single trip permit (non-superload)
      • superloads
    • superloads
    • requirements for superload permits
      • certified superload escort
      • traffic management plan
      • exceeding 120,000 kg
    • permit conditions
    • for additional information
  • special vehicle configuration (SVC) permits
    • SVC permits
  • consequences
    • charges
      • violate o/o permit condition (carrier)
      • violate weight condition of permit (carrier)
      • violate size condition of permit (carrier)

Safety module